Quality picture books are the perfect resource for integrating literacy with math concepts. Well constructed books simplify big ideas and tricky, abstract concepts in ways that make it easier for children to grasp new information.This collection of counting books includes books for younger children learning the names of numbers to ten and learning to count […]

Great picture books exploring the concept of the number 100. Great for the 100th day of school, or any day! Picture books are a fabulous resource for engaging children with mathematical concepts. By capturing a child’s imagination, picture books make the process of learning about what can be quite abstract concepts more interesting, relevant and […]

I’ve got a confession to make. I was really bad at memorising my multiplication tables at school. In fact, I’m still not really great with automatic recall of multiplication facts, even as an adult! I just don’t have a head for numbers. As a result, I’m pretty committed to helping my kids master their times […]

With a third grader in our home, learning about multiplication is well and truly on our agenda. As well as learning to recite the multiplication facts tables, Miss 8 is also learning a range of multiplication strategies for solving math problems. If you’re looking for ways to support your child’s multiplication learning, with an emphasis […]

This post is sponsored by Finlee & Me. A set of colourful wooden blocks, with pieces small enough to be held in her chubby little hands, was the first real non-infant toy I bought for Immy when she was about six months old. She used to love sitting with us and knocking down the little […]